Heterostichus rostratus Girard, 1854
Description
Common Names
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Teleostei
Order: Blenniiformes
Family: Clinidae
Genus: Heterostichus
Species: Heterostichus rostratus Girard, 1854
Climate Zone
Location
Biology
Occurs in intertidal and to 40 m (Ref. 96339). Found among rocks with large seaweeds, often in kelp. Young occur in schools while adults are solitary. Feeds on small crustaceans, mollusks and small fishes. Female attaches eggs to seaweeds, male guards them.
Habitat
demersal